knob

[ nob ]

noun

1. a projecting part, usually rounded, forming the handle of a door, drawer, or the like.
2. a rounded lump or protuberance on the surface or at the end of something, as a knot on a tree trunk.
3. Architecture. an ornamental boss, as of carved work.
4. a rounded hill, mountain, or elevation on a ridge.

verb (used with object)

, knobbed, knob·bing.

1. to produce a knob on.
2. to furnish with a knob.
3. (in stone cutting) to knock off (excess stone) preparatory to dressing; knobble; skiffle.

knob

/ nɒb /

noun

1. a rounded projection from a surface, such as a lump on a tree trunk
2. a handle of a door, drawer, etc, esp one that is rounded
3. a round hill or knoll or morainic ridge
4. taboo.
   a slang word for penis
5. and the same to you with knobs on or and the same to you with brass knobs on informal.
   the same to you but even more so

verb

1. tr to supply or ornament with knobs
2. intr to form into a knob; bulge
3. taboo.
   to have sexual intercourse with (someone)

knob

/ nŏb /

1. A prominent, rounded hill or mountain.

Derived Forms

• ˈknobby, adjective
• ˈknobˌlike, adjective

Other Words From

• knoblike adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of knob¹

1350–1400; Middle English knobbe < Middle Low German

Word History and Origins

Origin of knob¹

C14: from Middle Low German knobbe knot in wood; see knop

Example Sentences

"It was the switches that someone noticed; they liked the look of the knobs and so pulled it out of the skip," Mr Jackson Jnr explained.

From BBC

These are easy-to-use, single-function devices with physical elements like knobs or buttons, which also integrate the preferences of the living experience experts.

From BBC

Because there are so many ways to manipulate an image, an attacker “can tune more knobs than there are stars in the universe to try to bypass the detection mechanisms,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

So I turned the knob and gingerly walked in.

From Los Angeles Times

Through the large front window, passersby can catch a glimpse of a DJ in a dimly lighted living room, meticulously turning knobs on a mixer and blending house records together.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• doorknob
• latch
• lever